ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly completed clause-by-clause approval of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, passing all 59 clauses on Tuesday. The bill received overwhelming support with 233 votes in favor and only 4 against. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam opposed the amendment. The session was chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar presented the bill, saying […]
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National assembly backs 27th Amendment with massive majority
The National Assembly began clause-by-clause voting on the 27th Constitutional Amendment on Tuesday. Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar presented the bill. So far, 231 members have voted in favor, while only four opposed it. The government requires 224 votes to pass the amendment, and its position is strong. During the session, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presided […]
Hearing order issued on appeals against Sharif family
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered hearing of appeals against the convictions of former prime minister and PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (retd) Safdar. Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar of the Islamabad High Court issued the written orders for the appeal in which it […]
IHC adjourns Nawaz’s appeals till June 9 in graft references
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned hearing till June 9, on appeals in graft references against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members pertaining to Al-Azizia Steel Mills, Avenfield property and Flagship Investment. A division bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani heard the appeals filed by […]
Shehbaz Sharif’s name removed from no-fly list
The federal government on Thursday removed the name of Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif from the exit control list (ECL), a private TV channel reported. The interior ministry authorised the move following the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) order issued on March 26. The ministry has also issued a notification confirming that Shehbaz […]